| A swimming pool in the yard can be very fun and | | | | separate your house from the pool. Most young |
| a great time for the family. But, It can also be | | | | children who drown in pools wander out of the |
| very dangerous for children. If possible, do not put | | | | house and fall into the pool without the parents |
| a swimming pool in your yard until your children | | | | ever knowing until it’s too late! Install a |
| are at least older than 5 years. But if you already | | | | fence at least 3-4 feet high around all 4 sides of |
| have a pool, or plan to get one make sure to | | | | the pool. This fence will completely separate the |
| follow all the safety measures to keep | | | | pool from the house and the backyard. Use gates |
| everybody happy and safe. | | | | that are self-closing and self-latching, with latches |
| The fist rule and most important, never ever | | | | higher than your children's reach. I know this may |
| leave your children alone in or near the pool, even | | | | sound a bit much, but if you have very young |
| for a moment. All it takes is a moment for a child | | | | children it’s well worth it. |
| to fall in the pool and possibly drown. So | | | | Regardless if you have children or not, anyone |
| remember if the phone rings or you must go | | | | around a pool should learn CPR and be able to |
| back in the house always bring the child or children | | | | rescue a child or person if needed. Stay within an |
| with you! Children are super fast, a lot can happen | | | | arm's length of your child at all times. Just In case |
| in 5 seconds time. | | | | something is to happen, you can react in seconds. |
| You should always keep rescue equipment (such | | | | Seconds will be the difference between life and |
| as a shepherd's hook or life preserver) and a | | | | death! |
| telephone by the pool. These few items near by | | | | Never leave old toys in the pool area. Remove all |
| the pool could save your child or anybody else for | | | | toys from the pool after use so children aren't |
| that matter. The hook will help you reach out to | | | | tempted to reach for them. This is important |
| someone in the pool quickly. Use the phone for | | | | because children will miss there toys and go |
| further assistance if needed. | | | | hunting for them right into the pool. |
| You should consider putting up a fence to | | | | |